L I R R Seeks Consent for Atlantic Avenue Trolley Plan
The Long Island Railroad asks the Public Service Commission for permission to lay two tracks under the elevated Atlantic avenue route and to use side strips for turnouts, arguing surface tracks were granted by agreement. Nassau Electric and the city clash over rights, with appeals and litigation ongoing, as the railroad cites passenger access needs and subway connectivity amid lengthy legal battles.
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Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
Long Island Railroad Company
Public Service Commission
Flatbush
Shepherd Avenues
Lone Island Railroad Company
Nassau Electric Railroad Company
Court of Appeals
Railroad Company
George W. Wingate
Atlantic Events Improvement
Manhattan
Flatbush Avenue
Shepard Avenue
Long Island Railroad
Nostrand Avenue
Warwick Street
Bergen
Fulton Street
Long Island
Board of Estimate
Bedford Avenue
Columbus Place
Cooper Place
Stone Avenue
Hartern Parkway
East Corp
Alabama Avenue
Snedeker
Alabama Avenues
Canarsie Railroad Company
Harriman Forces Gould to Yield Control of Key Lines
Pittsburg report claims George J. Gould relinquished control of the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal, Wheeling and Lake Erie, Western Maryland, and West Side Belt railroads to appease Harriman. Gould reportedly agrees not to pursue railroad construction east of Toledo to reduce conflict. Baltimore & Ohio shifts from foe to ally of Harriman and the Vanderbilts in the Pittsburg tonnage dispute.
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Pittsburg
George J. Gould
Harriman
Pittsburgh
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilts
Baltimore & Ohio
E. H. Harriman
Joseph Ramsey
Gezl
Goulds
Webash
Petroleum Fields Show Oil Strikes Boosting Lower Southwest
A surprise strike in Keener sand territory on the Haught farm yields 200 barrels per day, signaling a potential district extension. Holiday's Cove reports 150 to 1700 barrels daily across pools, with Follinsbee and Holiday's Cove showing smaller wells and reduced average sizes. Ohio River area notes a 150 barrel well near Miller and several promising wells under way, while Lavelle track near town reports a 250 barrel strike a short distance outside the town.
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Elsworth
Tyler
Holiday
United States
Southwest
Follinsbee
Holiday's Cove
Ohio
Citar
Indance
Hic
Lavelle
Market Update on Petroleum Prices and Wells
A report notes another well rated good for two hundred barrels, though confirmation is awaited. Refined petroleum holds at 8.75 cents per barrel and 9 cents per bulk in New York. Philadelphia prices lag by five points. Foreign markets show London at 6 percent of per imperial gallon, Antwerp at 21 francs per 100 kilos, and Bremen at 6.35 marks per 50 kilos.
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New York
Philadelphia
London
Antwerp
Bremen
Changes in National Banking Law Proposals
The National City Bank's circular outlines suggestions to the National Monetary Commission and the Controller of the Currency. Proposals include compulsory publication of bank officer liabilities, loans to officers require board approval, limits on corporate ownership of banks, caps on single source commercial paper, salary-based examiner pay, direct consolidation of banks, and duplicate reports to prevent tampering during examinations.
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National City Bank
National Monetary Commission
Congress
United States
Commission
Board of Directors
Supreme Court of the
Appraisers Board Reports Efficient Year Under Budget
The United States General Appraisers announce the fiscal year ending June 39 saw no unfinished importer cases, with a record of efficiency and lower payrolls than 1905. Marion De Vries, board president, says the board handles cases promptly while cutting clerical staff and costs, maintaining swift decision times for importers.
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Board of
United States General Appraisers
Marion de Vries
Permission to Issue Stock by Rochester Corning Elmira Traction
The Public Service Commission Sd District issued a supplemental order allowing Rochester Corning Elmira Traction Company to issue 380000 dollars in capital stock and 1000 dollars in bonds to fund construction and equipment of the Rochester to Conesus Lake segment, about twenty five miles, costing roughly 1200000 dollars. Excess proceeds to be held for further orders.
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Albany
Public Service Commission, Sd District
Rochester, Corning, Elmira Traction Company
Rochester
Conesus Lake
Deny Assertions by West in Prairie Oil Case
Telegrams from Attorney General Bonaparte and the Secretary of the Interior dispute claims by Attorney General West regarding Prairie Oil and Gas Company. West alleged the company sought to retire with allottees for oil at 25 cents a barrel, a claim Bonnaparte and Interior deny, impacting Governor Haskell’s injunction affecting pipe line construction by the Standard subsidiary.
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Tribune
Barnesville
Okla
Bonaparte
Secretary of the Interior
West
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Bartlesville
Prairie Company
Interior Department
Haskell
The
Standard
Fall Claims Brooklyn Policeman at Home
Alexander Mains, a 50 year old Brooklyn policeman, died instantly from a fractured skull after an accidental collision with a door jamb at his home on 855 Herkimer Street. He had been assigned to duty at Adams Street police court from Borough Hall station.
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Alexander Mains
Brooklyn
Herkimer Street
St. John’s Hospital
Maiis
Mains
Adams Street
Borough Wall
Father Sacrifices Life to Save Son in River Tragedy
James Farrell 45, praised for humane treatment of horses, drowned in the North River near West 52d Street after his son Arthur, 19, swam to his aid. Farrell released his hold to keep both afloat, allowing his son to survive. rescue attempts failed and Farrell died. Other recent water fatalities cited include Catherine Heidenfelder, Harry Frankel, John Vail, Louis Gleason, and a drowning at Crystal Lake.
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James Farrell
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Arthur
Farrell
Robert Graham
Thomas Fay
Daniel Johnson
Graham
Farr
James
Roosevelt Hospital
West 58d Street
Catherine Heidenfelder
Eastport
Long Island
Charles Redfield
H. Wesley
Westhampton
Miss Heidenselder
Dr. Wesley
Lfesaving
Harry Frankel
Rockaway Beach
Edward Boylston
No. 233
Second Avenue
Manhattan
Frankel
Rockaway
John Vail
Coney Island
Lifesavers’ Union
James Bates
West 5Th Street
Dreamland Pier
H. R. Cannon
John McGuire
Evergreen Avenue
Brooklyn
Crystal Lake
Richmond Hill
Drownings In Skiff Near Lake Chautauqua Pier
Miss Elsie Green of Savannah and Porter Parish of Memphis were run down by the steamer Chadakoin about forty rods off Lake Chautauqua Pier late last night. Both bodies are not recovered. The captain says the crew did not see the skiff until the girl screamed and believes she leaped overboard in fright with the man following. The skiff remained afloat as the steamer returned to aid.
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Jamestown
Elsie Green
Savannah
Porter Parish
Memphis
Chautauqua Pier
Lake Chautauqua
Worcester Man Drowns At Nantasket Beach
Herbert F. Clark of Worcester was seized with cramps while bathing at Nantasket Beach and drowned. The body washed ashore later today.
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Boston
Herbert F. Clark
Worcester
Nantasket Beach
Gompers Sways Labor Rift At Central Federated Union
Graft and conspiracy allegations inflamed a Central Federated Union meeting as factions clashed over outsiders plans to reorganize. A five member committee from the Buildings Trades was proposed to investigate the union, with letters from the Bronx and Brooklyn triggering calls for reform. The union accused walking delegates of ignoring graft in their ranks while balking at external scrutiny.
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Central Federated Union
Consolidated Board of Business Agents
The
Buildings Trades
Consolidated Board
Bronx
Brooklyn
Herman Robinson
Gompers
Bryan
Merchants Plan National Currency Reform Convention
The Merchants Association of New York will invite about 7500 business houses nationwide to support a national currency reform convention. If replies are favorable, the event will occur soon, likely in a Middle West city in fall or next spring, with a plan to form a permanent currency reform league.
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Merchants’ Association of
New York
Merchants’ Association
Middle West
Charles I H. Beckett
York
Leopold Miller
County of
Eee
City of New York
Kuguet
Henry Steinhardt
Nelson
Mista
Jean Ettorney
Execut
New York City
Steel Trust Adopts Rules To Shield Workers From Bosses
United States Steel Corporation has issued rules to protect workers from boss interference. No boss may solicit political subscriptions or influence opinions. superintendents and foremen cannot solicit church or society subscriptions. Workers are barred from participating in ventures where they have financial interest. Rules will first be posted at H. C. Frick coke works where abuses were worst.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
H. C. Frick Coke Works
Georgia Railroads face rate clash with interstate ruling
Atlanta report notes Judge Speer tied to Hepburn bill limits and Georgia lower rates while southeastern states may raise prices on hay grain meat and food. ICC rejection keeps railways in limbo, Georgia law curbs rate hikes, and hearings in Washington are anticipated to harmonize the dispute.
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Atlanta
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia
Judge Speer
North
South Carolina
Federal Courts
Washington
Principles of car coupling and air brake care emphasized by Pennsylvania Railroad
The railroad issued a detailed general notice to brake men repairmen and inspectors on improving freight car repair efficiency. It outlines coupling procedures yard handling air brake care and minor repair practices. Records of cars damaged in shifting will be kept and followed up by general foremen and master mechanics.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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